Katherine Heiglrecalls the controversy surrounding theEmmysafter allegedly turning down a nomination for her work onGreys Anatomy.

The27 Dressesstar made an appearance on Shannen Dohertys podcast,Lets Be Clear, when the topic came up.

I didnt turn it down.

Katherine Heigl

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You know, you have to submit yourself.

I just didnt submit my work that year.

Sixteen years after the controversy, Heigl regrets making that statement saying she should have said nothing.

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I didnt think I had anything that warranted even the consideration for a nomination.

I just wasnt proud of my work.

She continued, I would never be so bold or so arrogant to turn down a nomination.

I would take that nomination if it came my way.

I was trying to have some integrity.

I wasnt trying to be a dick.

Earlier this year, Heigl attended the Emmys,reuniting with her formerGreys Anatomyco-starsto celebrate the ABC series.